Sad day for fans of former Detroit Lions player Stanley Wilson Jr. , who passed away after collapsing at a psychiatric facility earlier this month. The pro athlete died at 40 years old, and we have the details surrounding his passing.
Keep reading.
RELATED STORIES
Stanley Wilson Jr
Wilson Jr who played the defensive back position for the Detroit team was pronounced dead while on admission at Metropolitan State Hospital.
Foul Play Not Detected
According to TMZ , no foul play is detected surrounding his death as he checked into the mental health facility following an order.
Autopsy Results
The source also confirmed that “autopsy results are pending toxicology,” and it’ll further clarify the cause of his collapse.
Wilson Was Charged With Felony Counts
Just last year, Wilson Jr. bagged two felony counts of vandalism and one count of second-degree burglary after invading a Hollywood Hills property, not one, but two different times.
He Damaged Home Items In August 2022
The 40-year-old was caught naked and having a bath in the outdoor fountain on another person’s property after moving and damaging items in the home on August 24, 2022.
The Damages Were Worth Thousands
His bath in the $30 million property allegedly caused about $5,000 in damages to the homeowner, but he didn’t walk away, from both occasions, a free man.
Drafted By The Lions
The Lions drafted the late Wilson in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft, and he was ranked 72nd overall. His career was cut short due to many shortcomings and a deadly injury. He played with The Lions for just three seasons.
Not Fit For A Trial
Following his arrest in August 2022 and time in county jail, he was ruled unfit to stand trial by the judge, causing them to get him help at a mental facility on February 1, 2023.
Achilles Injury In 2008
The footballer suffered a terrible Achilles tear in 2008 in an exhibition game against New England right before the regular football season began. He never got back from that injury and that was the start of his woes.
Shot By A Homeowner In 2016
A homeowner shot him in 2016, eight years after he retired from active football while attempting to break into the residence naked, leading to his arrest. The following year, he performed yet another stunt and was also detained.
Wilson Played 32 Games
Wilson had a fair career, having played a total of 32 games where he started nine, recorded one forced fumble, 89 tackles with 64 out of them solo.
A College Star
Before he entered the Lions, he was a rising star at Stanford, where he played for the football team between 2001-2004 after enrolling there in 2000.
Son Of Stanley Wilson Sr.
In true family tradition, Wilson Jr.’s father, Stanley Wilson Sr., also played for the Cincinnati Bengal team briefly in 1983-84, 1986, and 1988.
His Father Was Caught With Cocaine
As the saying goes, “Like father, like son,” Wilson Sr. was caught acting heavily under the influence of cocaine on 1989 Super Bowl XXIII eve by Bengals position coach, Jim Anderson.
Suspended From The Game
He was suspended for the game which saw Cincinnati suffer a nasty defeat, and Wilson Sr. never played in the league again.
1985, 1987 Seasons
He was also suspended in the 1985 and 1987 seasons after breaking the NFL drug rule.
Banned For Life
Due to his back-to-back suspensions, including the Super Bowl incident being the third, Wilson Sr. was banned from playing in the NFL for life.
Caught Stealing
Like his son, the former Cincinnati Bengals running back was also caught stealing $130,000 from a Beverly Hills home to support his drinking and substance abuse.
Wilson Sr. Bagged A Prison Sentence
Wilson Sr. was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his offense. His youngest son, Seth, played running back at North Dakota State University. During Wilson Sr.’s trial, his lawyer contended that the footballer had bipolar disorder.
